Vitamin C Supplements

Vitamin C plays an essential role in the immune system. It is found in every cell of our body and performs various functions:

• It aids in fighting off foreign invaders.
• It has natural antihistamine properties.
• It is required for the production of antibodies.
• It is a natural antioxidant which will fight free radical damage and help neutralize pollutants.
• It is vital to the production of collagen, which is involved in the building and health of cartilage, joints, skin, and blood vessels.
• It helps protect the fat-soluble vitamins A and E as well as fatty acids from oxidation.

Much has been written about the usefulness of Vitamin C for both antibacterial and antiviral purposes, and very large doses of Vitamin C have a role in fighting a flu infection. It has been suggested by experts in the usage of Vitamin C that at the first sign of influenza infection the patient should begin taking oral vitamin C to "bowel tolerance". This would mean taking 1000-4000 mg of Vitamin C until bowels become loose. At that point the vitamin should be maintained or decreased slightly until the bowels normalize. Once the virus is overwhelmed, then a far lower dose will cause loose stools.

VitaPurity Buffered Vitamin C Crystals are sodium ascorbate and are buffered so that even megadoses are easy on your stomach. Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1/4 Tsp.
Servings Per Container: 224
Ingredients: 1100 mg of pure Vitamin C
Suggested Usage: Take 1/4 tsp. daily.

Price: $16.50

Other Possible Benefits May Include:

A recent study conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, found significant reductions in blood levels of histamine after people took 1,000 milligrams of Vitamin C for three consecutive days.

An Italian study found that people with hay fever, who had taken 2,000 milligrams of Vitamin C daily, were better able to maintain the volume of air they could exhale.

Vitamin C may also help reduce some of the inflammation associated with chronic allergies, according to other studies.

Studies have found that Vitamin C may:

• Assist in wound healing
• Reduce inflammation and associated pain.
• Assist your body with iron absorption
• Break down histamine levels naturally in the body
• Offer potent antioxidant protection
• Assist with providing protection for your respiratory system

Since our bodies do not produce Vitamin C, it is imperative we get it from other sources. The ideal way is to eat fruits and vegetables that are high in Vitamin C content.

Common fruit sources are: Berries Cantaloupe Grapefruit Guava Lemons Limes Mangoes Oranges Papayas Peaches Persimmons Pineapples Strawberries (fresh) Tangerines

Some of the vegetable sources include: Alfalfa Asparagus Avocados Beet greens Broccoli Brussel sprouts Cabbage Collards Dandelion greens Green and red bell peppers Green peas Kale Lettuce Mustard greens

Supplementing Your Dietary Intake

Most people do not eat the recommended 5 fruits and vegetables a day and do not consume an adequate amount of Vitamin C. In these instances, a supplement may be beneficial. As with any supplement, taking large doses of Vitamin C should be discussed with your physician. It is better to take multiple doses of Vitamin C throughout the day since the body excretes what it doesn't absorb through the urine.

Price: $16.50